Bekaert is a global technological company that provides metal transformation and coatings, it is also the world's largest independent manufacturer of drawn steel wire products. Bekaert is a global company with headquarters in Belgium, employing 27 000 people worldwide. In Canada, Bekaert is located in Surrey, BC.

Bekaert specializes in metal transformation, influencing the properties of steel to alter strength, ductility, fatigue, and shape. Bekaert also uses coating technologies to adjust the surface properties of materials and provide corrosion protection, improve aesthetic appearance and optimize adhesion.

Bekaert’s products are used in a variety of industries worldwide, including agriculture, automotive and consumer goods.

As a company, Bakaert’s websites states that the company remains committed to social responsibility. “We seek to minimize our impact on the environment by investing in clean and energy-efficient infrastructure, production processes and products.”

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